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R33 LVT

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

96,059 mi
Last recorded96,059 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 LVT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 96,059 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 101,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 90,047 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 95,546 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 95,546 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 86,309 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 86,855 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 81,508 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 78,744 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 77,872 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 72,959 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 72,730 miles

Emissions not tested eml on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 70,933 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 66,622 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 64,035 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 59,982 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 57,401 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 43,853 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 49,483 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 49,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 46,868 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 42,859 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 40,530 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 36,099 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 33,025 miles

handbrake travel

no headlamp washers

Pass 24 Nov 2011 23,261 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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R33 LVT is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

Across all 2009 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 53,090 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R33 LVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R33 LVT registered?

R33 LVT is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is R33 LVT safe to buy?

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